Bill Dixon

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Born 5 October 1925. Died 16 June 2010.

Biography

Bill Dixon (October 5, 1925 – June 16, 2010) was an American musician, composer, visual artist, and educator. Dixon was one of the seminal figures in the free jazz movement. He played the trumpet, flugelhorn, and piano, often using electronic delay and reverberation as part of his trumpet playing.

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BBC Reviews

  1. Tapestries for Small Orchestra 2009

    Review of Tapestries for Small Orchestra

    Reviewed by Bill Tilland

    Those prepared to meet Dixon's music halfway will reap significant rewards.

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